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CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

RECOGNITION

62. 26-1865 Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women of their 2026-2027 Action Plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

67. Discussion with possible action to extend the existing emergency declaration pertaining to the ongoing stabilization of the DoubleTree Hotel and any matters related thereto.

Executive Session

68. Discussion with possible action to recognize the representatives and/or residents of the La Bota community for their perseverance, unity, and civic engagement in advocating for their rights, protecting their neighborhood, and addressing issues affecting their quality of life, and any matters related thereto.

73. Discussion with possible action on hosting the sixth annual “Family Night Under the Stars,” an overnight camping event on November 20, 2026 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code subject to change weather permitting; and any matter incident thereto.

Additional Item

RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

65. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to upgrade the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station located at 401 Scott, utilizing the existing Maintenance and Upgrade Contract with vendor “Clean Energy” for Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro, to support the continued operation and expansion of El Metro’s CNG-Powered Transit Fleet. The total amount of this project is $2,261,229. This project will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Tx-04-0055 in the amount of $1,808,983.00 with local match of $452,246.00 80/20. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Outlay Grant Fund and Transit Sales Tax Fund.

66. Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the "38th Annual Feast of Sharing” Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. In partnership with the City of Laredo and Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro. Service will start at 3:00pm until 10:00pm free of charge.

ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Items 13 - 18

19. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and Freeman Holdings of Laredo, LLC, for approximately 157 square feet of office space, suite #130, located at 4719 Maher Avenue, Laredo, TX, in a building formally known as the Federal Inspection Station. Said property is legally described as Block no. 1, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas. The proposed lease term is for one (1) year commencing on December 1, 2026 until November 30, 2027. Tenant will be granted four (4) options to renew, with each option lasting one (1) year. Initial monthly rent shall be $823.20 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date

20. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and 6552 BBL TX, LLC, for forty-two (42) parking spaces in the Airport’s Long-Term Parking Lot, totaling 19,507.5 Square feet +/-, at a property legally described as 5210 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78041. The proposed lease term is for one (1) year commencing on December 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027, with tenant being granted four (4) options to renew, with each option being one (1) year each. Initial monthly rent shall be $3,000.00 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact.

Items 21 - 28

CONSENT AGENDA

EXECUTIVE SESSION

69. Discussion with possible action regarding the creation of a Landlord Registration Program to improve the City’s ability to identify rental properties and responsible parties, facilitate communication with property owners and managers, strengthen code enforcement, and promote safe and habitable rental housing within the City of Laredo and any other matters incident thereto.

70. Discussion and possible action regarding suspending the granting of permits for used motor vehicle lots pending potential amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to regulate the location and approval of used motor vehicle sales lots, including consideration of additional reporting requirements and prohibiting such uses in certain zoning districts or requiring a specific-use or conditional-use permit, and directing City staff to research and develop potential zoning regulations for future consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

74. Discussion with possible action regarding the establishment of a concrete timeline for the implementation of the City’s new feral hog management program, and any other matters incident thereto.

75. Discussion with possible action regarding the implementation and enforcement of the City’s new fiber contractor ordinance, and any other matters incident thereto.

Nov 02, 2026 City Council

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CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

RECOGNITION

62. 26-1865 Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women of their 2026-2027 Action Plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

67. Discussion with possible action to extend the existing emergency declaration pertaining to the ongoing stabilization of the DoubleTree Hotel and any matters related thereto.

Executive Session

68. Discussion with possible action to recognize the representatives and/or residents of the La Bota community for their perseverance, unity, and civic engagement in advocating for their rights, protecting their neighborhood, and addressing issues affecting their quality of life, and any matters related thereto.

73. Discussion with possible action on hosting the sixth annual “Family Night Under the Stars,” an overnight camping event on November 20, 2026 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code subject to change weather permitting; and any matter incident thereto.

Additional Item

RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

65. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to upgrade the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station located at 401 Scott, utilizing the existing Maintenance and Upgrade Contract with vendor “Clean Energy” for Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro, to support the continued operation and expansion of El Metro’s CNG-Powered Transit Fleet. The total amount of this project is $2,261,229. This project will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Tx-04-0055 in the amount of $1,808,983.00 with local match of $452,246.00 80/20. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Outlay Grant Fund and Transit Sales Tax Fund.

66. Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the "38th Annual Feast of Sharing” Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. In partnership with the City of Laredo and Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro. Service will start at 3:00pm until 10:00pm free of charge.

ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Items 13 - 18

19. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and Freeman Holdings of Laredo, LLC, for approximately 157 square feet of office space, suite #130, located at 4719 Maher Avenue, Laredo, TX, in a building formally known as the Federal Inspection Station. Said property is legally described as Block no. 1, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas. The proposed lease term is for one (1) year commencing on December 1, 2026 until November 30, 2027. Tenant will be granted four (4) options to renew, with each option lasting one (1) year. Initial monthly rent shall be $823.20 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date

20. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and 6552 BBL TX, LLC, for forty-two (42) parking spaces in the Airport’s Long-Term Parking Lot, totaling 19,507.5 Square feet +/-, at a property legally described as 5210 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78041. The proposed lease term is for one (1) year commencing on December 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027, with tenant being granted four (4) options to renew, with each option being one (1) year each. Initial monthly rent shall be $3,000.00 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact.

Items 21 - 28

CONSENT AGENDA

EXECUTIVE SESSION

69. Discussion with possible action regarding the creation of a Landlord Registration Program to improve the City’s ability to identify rental properties and responsible parties, facilitate communication with property owners and managers, strengthen code enforcement, and promote safe and habitable rental housing within the City of Laredo and any other matters incident thereto.

70. Discussion and possible action regarding suspending the granting of permits for used motor vehicle lots pending potential amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to regulate the location and approval of used motor vehicle sales lots, including consideration of additional reporting requirements and prohibiting such uses in certain zoning districts or requiring a specific-use or conditional-use permit, and directing City staff to research and develop potential zoning regulations for future consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

74. Discussion with possible action regarding the establishment of a concrete timeline for the implementation of the City’s new feral hog management program, and any other matters incident thereto.

75. Discussion with possible action regarding the implementation and enforcement of the City’s new fiber contractor ordinance, and any other matters incident thereto.

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